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Introduction
Safety
Environment
Community
People
Governance
Appendix
A Nationally Recognized Workplace
Stronger Connections Through Engagement
Valero strives to create connections and stronger working relationships for employees through shared
experiences and mutual respect. A collaborative, supportive work environment is fostered through teamwork and
activities that promote workplace engagement. From Day 1, employees are immersed in a culture that provides
stability and support while reinforcing Valero’s company vision, guiding principles, and position as a responsible,
team-driven industry leader.
Employees have opportunities to connect and engage through programs such as Valero Volunteer Councils,
Emerging Leaders Network, Team Valero Ambassadors, Total Wellness Ambassadors, New Employee Integration,
Frontline Leadership, and a host of curated events designed to support continued alignment with the Team
Valero strategy.
Building Team Valero
We are committed to attracting top talent to advance our company goals and strengthen our industry
leadership. In 2025, we continued to expand our talent network and broaden awareness of career opportunities
at Valero. Our hiring practices focus on identifying the most quali昀椀ed candidates through job-speci昀椀c selection
criteria, expanded recruitment efforts, blind résumé reviews and a robust interview process. Supported by
policies, training and guidance for hiring managers, these practices help ensure we hire talented individuals who
bring valuable skills, expertise and experience to our teams and culture.
Recruiting Highlights
Hiring Training – Hiring managers
and college recruiting teams
complete job-speci昀椀c interview
training designed to raise
awareness, mitigate bias and
promote a fair and consistent hiring
process for all applicants.
We believe our employees provide a competitive advantage and are
key to our success.
Expectations and Standards –
We provide equal employment
opportunities in accordance
with applicable federal and state
laws. Valero's Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics reinforces
our commitment to a workplace
free from discrimination and
harassment.
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